Biewer Terrier

The Biewer Terrier is an extremely fun dog to have at home. These tiny pups only weigh between 4-8 pounds, but they are super playful and energetic. Don’t be surprised when you see your little doggo doing zoomies around the house. Interestingly, these dogs were bred from two Yorkshire Terriers through a recessive piebald gene. This means that if two piebald carriers are bred, there is still only a 25% chance that the offspring would have the trait.

Given this breeds' connection with Yorkshire Terriers, they are also commonly referred to as “Biewer Yorkie” or “Biewer Yorkshire". The Biewer Terrier was originally bred in Hunstruck, Germany in 1984 by Gertrud and Werner Biewer, hence the dogs' name. These pups gained popularity in Germany at first, but today they are considered a rare breed. Even though there are not many of these doggos around, they were officially recognized by the AKC as a breed in 2021.

These pups are super cute, and while they strongly resemble the Yorkshire Terrier, you can spot the difference by looking at their coats. They will typically have blueish-white patches on their body, which would not appear on a Yorkshire Terrier. The Biewer Terrier is very friendly, but they sometimes take some time to warm up to new people. They may be a little bit yappy when meeting someone new, which makes them an excellent watchdog. They enjoy playing with their friends at the dog park, but given their small size, it is certainly recommended to keep them in the small dog section. Don’t be surprised when people at the dog park are fascinated by your pup, as they aren't seen too often!

The Biewer Terrier is the kind of dog that will receive endless amounts of affection from its people and then instantly crave more. They will become very attached to the entire family, and they will want to join you wherever you may go. While these pups are high in energy, their small size allows them to run around in the house without causing too much damage. The only damage they may cause is perhaps a torn-up sock here and there. These dogs do not always need to be active and will also enjoy cuddling up on your lap. The Biewer Terrier will display unconditional love to their people, and there are not many things as relaxing as enjoying a movie with your fur-friend bundled up by your side.